Risk of ischemic stroke after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer in the Chinese population living in Hong Kong

Conclusions There was increased risk of ischemic stroke after androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer in the Chinese population. The risk of ischemic stroke should be considered while deciding on androgen deprivation therapy, especially in older patients with known history of hyperlipidemia.
Source: Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Urology, Original Articles Source Type: research